From Our Pastor ~ July 24, 2016

From Our Pastor ~ July 24, 2016

Dear Folks,

Last Sunday Bishop Loverde installed me in the office of pastor of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception. A number of folks told me that it was the first time they had ever seen this rite, which is not surprising since it happens once every dozen years or so and is only at one Mass.

One of the points that the Bishop made echoed words of St. John Vianney that I learned on pilgrimage to the saint’s parish in Ars, France: “The priesthood is the love of the Sacred Heart.” That quote has often resonated through my prayers and contemplation of what it means to be a pastor. It means to let Jesus love you through me. Sometimes, we human instruments get in the way—forgive us. But frequently we see miracles of grace when we love generously. Pray for your priests, that we may become more fully what we are.

Additionally, Bishop Loverde exhorted me to pray for you. The other spiritual fruit of my pilgrimage to Ars was the conviction that God wants me to pray even more for you. One of my habits, when asked for prayers, is to immediately pray a Hail Mary for your intention and ask our Lady to remind me to pray for you. On this pilgrimage, Our Lady seemed to say, “Give me more time to remind you of who to pray for.”

Thanks for your warm and generous welcome. May the Lord bring to completion the good work he has begun in us.

Pax et Bonum,

Fr. Mosimann

 

Express Announcements ~ July 24, 2016

Express Announcements ~ July 24, 2016

*Beginning this week we will add a Noon Mass on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until September 2, 2016.  Please consider joining us on you lunch  hour.

* Also beginning this week we will begin  the long-awaited replacement of our  Church roof. The contractor is aware of  our daily Mass schedule and will be as  respectful of our daily liturgies as they  are able. Please keep in mind this work  is dependent on weather. Our hope  is that we will be completed by mid-August.

* No Kid Hungry Program continues. Please see page 12 for more information or text “food” to 877-877 for a location  near you. The program is funded by the USDA and is available to children 18  and under.

* Join us August 7 after the 10:30am Mass for Coffee and Conversations in the Parish Life Center where representatives from Mary’s Shelter and Cursillo will be on-hand to discuss their ministries.

* Our next annual Called and Gifted Workshop will be held on August 26–27, 2016. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! Registration forms are available on the parish website, in the vestibule of the Church or parish office.

* Click here for Mass, Confession and Devotions Schedules

Express Announcements ~ July 17, 2016

Express Announcements ~ July 17, 2016

* Today, Sunday July 17, 2016, a Mass of Installation for our new Pastor Fr. John Mosimann will be celebrated at the 12:30pm Mass. Bishop Paul S. Loverde, will preside. A light reception will follow in the Parish Life Center. Please plan to join us for the this special liturgy.

* Join us this Monday, July 18 at 8:15pm for our Taize Prayer Gathering, a monthly gathering of prayer in the ecumenical tradition of the Taizé community in France. All are welcome.

* Our next annual Called and Gifted Workshop will be held on August 26–27, 2016. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! Registration forms are available on the parish website, in the vestibule of the Church or parish office.

 

Express Announcements ~ July 10, 2016

Express Announcements ~ July 10, 2016

* We welcome Father Mosimann and Fr. Colin into our St. Mary community this weekend with light receptions after the 7am, 8:30 am and 10:30am Masses.

* Please join us next Sunday July 17, at the 12:30pm,  for a Mass of Installation for our new Pastor, Fr. John Mosimann. Bishop Paul Loverde will preside and a light reception will follow the Mass in the Parish Life Center.

* This weekend, volunteers are available to take SHARE orders in person after the 5pm Saturday, and 8:30am, 12:30pm and 5pm Sunday Masses. Please stop by the Parish Life Center to place your order or to learn more about this ministry.

* Our next annual Called and Gifted Workshop will be held on August 26–27, 2016. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! Registration forms are available on the parish website, in the vestibule of the Church or parish office.

* Members of the Believe Group, a group for those facing cancer diagnosis and those sharing this experience with a loved one, will be offering information about the ministry after most Masses this weekend.

* The second collection this weekend supports the Pastoral Solidarity Fund For The Church In Africa. The Church in Africa is the fastest growing, but the poorest part of our family of faith. Your financial contributions will help support pastoral outreach, catechetical programs, Catholic schools, evangelization, education of clergy and lay ministers, and your generosity is most appreciated.